Joris-Karl Huysmans

Joris-Karl Huysmans

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Joris-Karl Huysmans was a French novelist best known for his 1884 work 'À rebours' ('Against the Grain'), which is often considered a seminal text of the Decadent movement. His writing, characterized by rich descriptions and explorations of art and aesthetics, delves into the complexities of modern life and individualism. Huysmans' fascination with the themes of beauty, decay, and the inner workings of the human psyche has influenced many writers and artists, making him a significant figure in 19th-century literature.

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Joris-Karl Huysmans is known for his novel Against the Grain, a key work in the decadence movement.

Why does everything feel so joyless? Welcome to the age of decadence without pleasure | Society
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-07-26
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Joris-Karl Huysmans is the subject of Agnès Michaux's new biography.

« Huysmans vivant », d’Agnès Michaux : un esprit en charge de sa chair
Le Monde·FranceFrance· 2025-10-17
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Pierre Jourde works on the edition of the novels and stories of Joris-Karl Huysmans.

Pierre Jourde : « Le devoir du roman : nous sortir de nos fictions »
Le Monde·FranceFrance· 2025-10-12
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